Ford announced the production-ready Fiesta ST on Monday ahead of the Geneva motor show. The ST is confirmed for Europe in 2013, but no word was given about a model for North America.

The Fiesta ST is powered by a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine making 177 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. That results in a 0-to-62-mph time of less than seven seconds and a top speed of more than 136 mph. At the same time, Ford says, the Fiesta ST delivers a 20 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared with the previous Fiesta ST.

The car was developed by Ford's RS team, which says that the new car will carry ride and handling improvements thanks to a sport-tuned chassis that sits about a half-inch lower than in the standard car. The ST gets Ford's Torque Vectoring Control system to handle the power at the front wheels. Ford says the Fiesta ST cut its teeth during 5,000 kilometers of testing at the Nürburgring.

Recaro sport seats are standard in the ST, as is the company's MyKey system that allows owners to limit performance when less-experienced drivers are behind the wheel. Sync also comes standard, along with a high-contrast, racy interior.

Though Ford only confirmed the car for Europe, officials say that with the right reaction, they could see the car coming to North America.

“We're delighted to be bringing a new-generation Fiesta ST to our European enthusiasts in 2013,” said Jost Capito, Ford's director of global performance. “And we'll have more to say about our plans for other markets in the near future.”